Overview
Full Time
Skills
Problem Management
System Monitoring
Hardware Support
Technical Support
Help Desk
Computer Networking
Network
Finance
UPS
Operating Systems
Database
Research
Information Systems
Documentation
Training
Computer Hardware
Regulatory Compliance
Information Technology
Policies and Procedures
Screening
Testing
Recruiting
Law
Accessibility
Job Details
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Hourly Range
$31.05
Responsible for providing technical computer assistance as well as accounts and access to the Yale community. This includes technical problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up. Requires experience and understanding of computing systems and networking applications. Typically involves the use of a problem management database, incident tracking system and system monitoring tools. Only problems of a complex nature are escalated for resolution. Provides access to and functional support for University financial and administrative applications, including both a detailed understanding of how the applications function and of how to use them consistent with Yale's financial and administrative policies and procedures. May provide functional, technical, and hardware support at the walk-in computer support center on campus.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provides telephone based and email computer support at the ITS Help Desk. Provides assistance to end-users related to computer and or networking problems, and services and procedures within Yale University. 2. Troubleshoots computing related problems. Identifies and analyzes all software, hardware, and network-related issues, recommend solutions and assist user with resolution. Escalates problems of a complex nature as needed. 3. Provides functional support for University financial and administrative applications, including both a detailed understanding of how the applications function and of how to use them consistent with Yale's financial and administrative policies and procedures. Exercises judgment to escalate functional issues of a complex nature as needed. 4. Responds to emergency calls and routine calls. Analyzes problems to determine if a technician site visit is required. Creates work order and follow-ups on technician visit to ensure resolution. Documents all reported problems. 5. Evaluates user applications and operating system to allow for maintenance. Provides consultation on systems related problems and recommendations regarding systems and equipment to end-users; provides support, information and consulting services to faculty, staff and students. 6. Assists users in maintaining their desktop computing environment. Recommends supported software applications operating systems to end-users. Assists in the maintenance of a knowledge database. Maintains equipment inventories. 7. Applies understanding and knowledge of information systems products and services to assist internal users. Identifies, investigates and researches user questions and problems as well as recognize, research, isolate and resolve information systems problems. 8. Helps identify skill level and recommends training courses for users. Assists in developing documentation and /or related material for training. 9. Acts as liaison between end-user and departments. 10. Provide coverage for ITS Client Accounts including accounts and access creation, modification, maintenance and deletion 11. Completes and documents technical projects such as the testing of hardware and software products. 12. Assures compliance with University required security and information technology policies and procedures.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years related experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Job Posting Date
11/13/2025
Job Category
Technician
Bargaining Unit
L34
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Compensation Grade Profile
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Location
150 Munson Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
Hourly Range
$31.05
Responsible for providing technical computer assistance as well as accounts and access to the Yale community. This includes technical problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up. Requires experience and understanding of computing systems and networking applications. Typically involves the use of a problem management database, incident tracking system and system monitoring tools. Only problems of a complex nature are escalated for resolution. Provides access to and functional support for University financial and administrative applications, including both a detailed understanding of how the applications function and of how to use them consistent with Yale's financial and administrative policies and procedures. May provide functional, technical, and hardware support at the walk-in computer support center on campus.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provides telephone based and email computer support at the ITS Help Desk. Provides assistance to end-users related to computer and or networking problems, and services and procedures within Yale University. 2. Troubleshoots computing related problems. Identifies and analyzes all software, hardware, and network-related issues, recommend solutions and assist user with resolution. Escalates problems of a complex nature as needed. 3. Provides functional support for University financial and administrative applications, including both a detailed understanding of how the applications function and of how to use them consistent with Yale's financial and administrative policies and procedures. Exercises judgment to escalate functional issues of a complex nature as needed. 4. Responds to emergency calls and routine calls. Analyzes problems to determine if a technician site visit is required. Creates work order and follow-ups on technician visit to ensure resolution. Documents all reported problems. 5. Evaluates user applications and operating system to allow for maintenance. Provides consultation on systems related problems and recommendations regarding systems and equipment to end-users; provides support, information and consulting services to faculty, staff and students. 6. Assists users in maintaining their desktop computing environment. Recommends supported software applications operating systems to end-users. Assists in the maintenance of a knowledge database. Maintains equipment inventories. 7. Applies understanding and knowledge of information systems products and services to assist internal users. Identifies, investigates and researches user questions and problems as well as recognize, research, isolate and resolve information systems problems. 8. Helps identify skill level and recommends training courses for users. Assists in developing documentation and /or related material for training. 9. Acts as liaison between end-user and departments. 10. Provide coverage for ITS Client Accounts including accounts and access creation, modification, maintenance and deletion 11. Completes and documents technical projects such as the testing of hardware and software products. 12. Assures compliance with University required security and information technology policies and procedures.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years related experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Job Posting Date
11/13/2025
Job Category
Technician
Bargaining Unit
L34
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Compensation Grade Profile
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Location
150 Munson Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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